Casa Italiana Language School
Attention: Summer Session Begins in July! Enroll Now!
Literature and Culture
Casa Italiana offers also classes to enrich the knowledge of the Italian literature and culture.
Each semester there is a new, fascinating course! From Italian movie classics to literary classics, to the study of characters that have made Italy what it is today, Casa Italiana's teachers will show you another side of the "Bel Paese".
SUMMER SESSION 2026
ANTHOLOGY OF ITALIAN
CINEMA
Selections from movies will provide mature students with a rich overview of Italian history and society. Discussions and role play will serve as a pretext for improving conversation skills and fluency, while analyzing the cultural and social aspects of the Italian lifestyle. Grammar and syntax will be reviewed, as necessary, during class discussion.
Films:
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Suspiria, Io sono Amore by Luca Guadagnino,
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Mia Madre by Nanni Moretti
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Lazzaro felice by Alice Rohrwacher
Tuition: $155 (7 weeks)
Instructor: Ingrid Nifosi
Learning material is free and will be provided by the course's instructor.
Please review schedule in the Enroll Section!
CONTEMPORARY ITALY
This course offers an in-depth exploration of contemporary Italy through guided discussions,
real-world topics, and interactive activities. The main goal is to improve speaking fluency,
expand vocabulary, and build confidence in expressing opinions on complex issues related to
Italian society.
Each session focuses on key themes such as politics, economy, media, culture, and social
change, using a dynamic and practical approach.
Tuition: $265 (book not included) 6 weeks
Instructor: Gabriella Ferrero
The learning material is free and will be provided by the course’s instructor.
Please review schedule in the Enroll Section!